A mustard seed. If you've ever made Alton Brown's mac and cheese, you've seen one... if you haven't you really need to go look up the recipe, grind some mustard seeds, and give it a go - it's delightful.
They are pretty tiny. I decided to learn more about what they grow into and they can get to a decent size (20-30 ft) (although the mustard seed used for the condiment is more of a shrub). If you've never looked at your child and pondered the universe for a moment - at how two single cells can grow, shape, and evolve into the living, breathing, and thinking blessing that is standing before you you're not paying attention to the wonders God has created like you should.
In this chapter the kingdom of God is compared to a mustard seed that is planted and grew into a tree. The birds could perch and find shelter in its branches. Remember what we said yesterday about the birds... if God has prepared these things for them, what has he prepared for you?
This chapter also talks about the kingdom as an open, but narrow, door. It is open for but a time and will someday be closed. See the preparations made for you, the open door that awaits. Take shelter in the kingdom that has been prepared and opened for you.
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